A little more than two years ago, Multnomah County spent $4.2 million to replace the Morrison Bridge decking. Now, because the new surface is failing, the county will spend $7.3 million to tear it up and put down yet another new one. Drivers, bikers, transit riders and walkers can look forward to lane closures and periodic shutdowns just like two years ago.

The Portland Bureau of Environmental Services is seeking nearly $450,000 worth of fines and sewer charges from the Portland Bottling Co., which the city estimates illegally discharged more than 18 million gallons of industrial and extra-strength wastewater while bypassing the discharge meter used for billing. A company attorney disputed the city's calculations and methodology.

Several highly publicized bee die-offs have increased concern for the health of Oregon's bee populations, and they've prompted investigations and the establishment of a legislative task force to examine pesticide use and improve pollinator habitat in the state. Reporter Casey O'Hara takes a look at pesticides and other factors that could be contributing to population declines.

SoloPower Systems has wired $238,000 to Oregon officials, bringing the company up to date on a $10 million public loan for the first time in months. The money helped pay for SoloPower's startup in North Portland, but it shut down months after becaming operational. The solar panel company says it hopes to "ramp up activities" by summer's end.

The Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival kicks off Thursday, and Sunday headliner Gregg Allman may have canceled, but no matter, there's a ton of other talent from which to choose. The Oregonian has put together a great guide to the festival for you at oregonlive.com/bluesfest.